Allow the lush soundscapes of ‘Sitka‘ to envelop you like an old growth forest.
Vancouver producer To the Tide drew inspiration from extended creative isolation amongst Sitka spruces, translating the vitality of nature into organic electronica equal parts soothing and propulsive. Field recordings splice into the arrangements, augmenting emotive synth swells and textured percussion with sounds sampled on-site. When the breakdown hits, an avian chorus heralds a transportive shift – crisp beats give way to immerse the listener in the remote woodland idyll which birthed this track.
To The Tide exhibits a technical sophistication belying their early career stage, each element intricately placed to envelope the listener while providing space for mind wandering. It is a testament to their refinement as a producer that such a transportive atmosphere gels so cohesively. The effect is meditative yet kinetic – the humidity of the forest seems to seep through speakers. Ultimately, ‘Sitka‘ sees To The Tide forges new terrain between ambient and electronica. It is their most resonant work yet.
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